Crown of Napoleon. The Louvre Palace Museum. Paris, France. Courtesy: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. |
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The Louvre Pyramid (Pyramide du Louvre) is a large glass and metal pyramid, surrounded by three smaller pyramids, in the main courtyard (Cour Napol�on) of the Louvre Palace (Palais du Louvre) in Paris. The large pyramid serves as the main entrance to the Louvre Museum. Completed in 1989, it has become a landmark of the city of Paris. The Louvre, has dominated central Paris since the late 12th century. Built on the city's western edge, the original structure was gradually engulfed as the city grew. The dark fortress of the early days was transformed into the modernized dwelling of Fran�ois I and, later, the sumptuous palace of the Sun King, Louis XIV. It has been a museum since 1793. We were first there in August of 1999. Every time we have traveled there on our own, it has been very crowded and hard to tour, because of the large crowds. We have learned that the very best way to tour The Louvre is to use viator.com/. Many of their tours are done by locals who really know the area. When we first toured Paris, we wish that we had someone like viator.com/ who we could have used. We have several links to their website on this page, so you can contact them,if you wish.
Here is a link to viator.com/ if you wish to arrange for private tours, or group tours, which will help you to avoid long waits to visit the various destinations in Paris. Private Tour: Paris Street Photography in Le Marais.
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Getting to Paris, France:
The most direct way is by air. The Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (IATA: CDG, ICAO: LFPG) (French: A�roport Paris-Charles de Gaulle), also known as Roissy Airport (or just Roissy in French), in the Paris area, is one of the world's principal aviation centers, as well as France's main airport.
It is named after Charles de Gaulle (1890-1970), leader of the Free French Forces and founder of the French Fifth Republic. It is located within portions of several communes, 25 km (16 mi) to the north-east of Paris. The airport serves as the principal hub for Air France.
The most direct way is by air. The Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (IATA: CDG, ICAO: LFPG) (French: A�roport Paris-Charles de Gaulle), also known as Roissy Airport (or just Roissy in French), in the Paris area, is one of the world's principal aviation centers, as well as France's main airport. It is named after Charles de Gaulle (1890-1970), leader of the Free French Forces and founder of the French Fifth Republic. It is located within portions of several communes, 25 km (16 mi) to the north-east of Paris. The airport serves as the principal hub for Air France.
There are numerous flights to Paris & hotels to stay at while in Paris. There are also several Guided Tour Agencies offering standard city, and historical tours of Paris and the surrounding area. We have discovered that one of the best ways to tour Paris; is to arrange either private, or guided tours. That way you get to see what you wish to see in a timely manner. Often, you will avoid the crowds by getting a tour. The very best way to do this is to use viator.com/. Many of their tours are done by locals who really know the area. When we first toured Paris, we wish that we had someone like viator.com/ who we could have used. We have several links to their website on this page, so you can contact them,if you wish.
Here is a link to viator.com/ if you wish to arrange for private tours, or group tours, which will help you to avoid long waits to visit the various destinations in Paris. Private Tour: Paris Street Photography in Le Marais.
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Started In 13th Century By Philippe Auguste In The 14th Century Charles V (Charles The Wise) Made It His Home | The Louvre Was Not Used As A Royal Palace Until 1546 By Francis I. The Women Of Paris Forced The Royal Family To Leave Versailles On 6 Oct 1789 Causing The Louvre To Be Remodled |
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The Kings Crown | The Queens Crown |
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A Small Diamond! | The Queens Necklace |
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Louvre, George In The Court Yard | The Louvre Used To Be A Fortress Began In 13th Century Part Of Original Wall, Deep Under The Palace |
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Ferris Wheel Near The Louvre | George & Glass Pyramid |
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